RandomCSDude

Starting a thread here.. Had an interview back in mid-Jan and the POI told me there'll be an Open House (for likely admits) mid-Feb, and I shall get a notification soon (late-Jan). Haven't heard anything back yet. Has anyone got an invite to the Open House yet? Or any other news?

Hi everyone! (I think) I have a rather unusual profile and would like to have a realistic evaluation of my chances and expectations. Undergrad: 3.95/4 GPA (~2015) Math & Economics double major, NYU Masters 1: 3.8/4 Top Economics Program (PhD dropout) Masters 2: 4/4 (~2021) GA Tech OMSCS --------- GRE: (Expired) 169 Q - 165 Verbal - 6 AWA Will need to re-take, and probably will score a bit lower this time.. --------- LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Not really sure. Will probably mostly still be from undergrad, potentially one from OMSCS or from current employer. --------- WORK EXPERIENCE: Working as lead developer for a startup, wearing many hats which includes some basic CV applications, some AI/ML application to data analysis. Mostly "applications" instead of "research". --------- My own thoughts: - I'm pretty confident in my grades and the strength of my letters, though none will really be super relevant since the undergrad professors would be math or econ professors; - Potentially I can get a letter from a GATech CS professor but given the nature of OMSCS (and that I didn't made particular effort to standout / get recognized), it will probably just be a generic "X performed super well in this class" letter.. - Have some elementary research experience in some of the OMSCS classes, but obviously nothing led to any publications. I did really enjoy those courses and "research" process, but I feel like this is an area that I am really lacking in in terms of my "application package" - The reason I'm considering applying for CS PhD programs is that unlike last time where I applied to an Economics program straight out of college, I actually have a better idea of both what a PhD program takes, and what I'm looking for, and I feel like they are quite aligned for me at this point in my career. Let me know if I could provide any further information. I would really just want to have a better understanding of (very roughly) what schools & programs I could expect to get into... Thanks!